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Service bulletins for the 2021 Ram 1500

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

1129 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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08029242024-03-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Radio Over The Air Update from LR34.51 to LR35.41 Software Version Customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives "No Internet" connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The radio software will be updated from LR34.51 to LR35.41. NOTE: National launch for this FOTA update is expected to begin Feburary 19, 2024.
08028242024-03-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Radio Over The Air Update from QR39.82F to QR40.12 Software Version Customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives "No Internet" connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The radio software will be updated from QR39.82F to QR40.12. NOTE: National launch for this FOTA update is expected to begin Feburary 19, 2024.
08026242024-03-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Radio Over The Air Update from QR39.5 to QR40.11 Software Version Customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives "No Internet" connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The radio software will be updated from QR39.5 to QR40.11. NOTE: National launch for this FOTA update is expected to begin Feburary 19, 2024.
08025242024-03-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Radio Over The Air Updating to QR40.12 Software Version Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives "No Internet" connection message on phone, when trying to connect to a device. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The radio software will be updated from QR39.2 to QR40.11. NOTE: National launch for this FOTA update is expected to begin February 19, 2023.
ReferenceY402024-03-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Customer Satisfaction Notification Y40 Control Module Software Updates
08252232024-01-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Radio Over The Air Update to LR34.31 to LR35.41 Software Version Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives "No Internet" connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The radio software will be updated from LR34.31 to LR35.41. NOTE: The National launch for this FOTA update campaign is expected to begin December 04, 2023.
08245232024-01-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Radio Over The Air Update to Q339.3 to QR39.62 Software Version Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives "No Internet" connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The radio software will be updated from Q339.3 to QR39.62. NOTE: The National launch for this FOTA update campaign is expected to begin December 04, 2023.
08181232023-09-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Radio Over The Air Updating to QR40.12 Software Version ? Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives "No Internet" connection message on phone, when trying to connect to a device. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The radio software will be updated from QR39.62 and QR39.57 to QR40.12. NOTE: National launch for this FOTA update is expected to begin August 16, 2023
BulletinA2023-07-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Customer Satisfaction Notification ZD7 - Radio Software Update
08129232023-07-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Radio Over The Air Updating from PR39.92 to PR40.12 Software Version ? Radio Wi-Fi Hotspot connection not working. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The radio software will be updated from PR39.92 to PR40.12. NOTE: National launch for this FOTA update is expected to begin June 23, 2023.
21020212022-10-17. Service bulletin. WHEELS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience the follwing:Unable to set desired gear manually from the steering wheel controls.
21019212022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN; WHEELS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience the follwing:Unable to set desired gear manually from the steering wheel controls.
21018212022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. The customer may describe one or more of the following:During a 2 - 3 transmission upshift, the engine is hitting rev limit. Hesitation feel during a pedal tip in, while engine is warming up below 1 °C (30 °F) ambient temp.
18050212022-10-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P0133 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response. P0153 - O2 Sensor 2/1 Slow Response. P0171 - Fuel System 1/1 Lean. P0174 - Fuel System 2/1 Lean. P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire. P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. P0305 - Cylinder 5 Misfire. P0306 - Cylinder 6 Misfire. P0307 - Cylinder 7 Misfire. P0308 - Cylinder 8 Misfire. B2286 - Calibration Not Learned / Lost Calibration. The customer may also experience one or more of the following:Hesitation feel during a pedal tip in, while engine is warming up below -1 °C (30 °F) ambient temp. During a 2 - 3 transmission upshift, the engine is hitting rev limit. ?Service Suspension? message in Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) on start up.
08-138-212022-08-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; WHEELS; STEERING; BACK OVER PREVENTION. UAV and UCV Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to: 39.6.The repair procedure must be followed step by step. If the radio is not updated with the correct software level at the correct time the radio can be damaged. If the radio was damaged by not following the repairprocedure the radio may need to be replaced. Customers may experience one or more of the following: Lost radio presets. SXM favorite song not displaying/playing. Radio display screen is black, intermittent. Radio freeze intermittent. Incorrect navigation address/location/directions. Bluetooth pair or connection issue. Radio channel changes by itself. SXM icon inoperative. Backup camera has black display screen. High pitch chime noise. Contact list not loading. ?Device Not Supported? message. Remote app inoperative. Travel-Link fuel price incorrect. Backup camera gridlines missing. Unable to adjust volume. In addition the following enhancements are included: Heavy Duty (HD) Truck USB HUB improvements. HD Truck heated steering wheel improvements.
08-100-212022-08-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. UAQ UCQ UAV, UCX, UAX and UCV Radio Over The Air Software Version Updates This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Flash Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. Once the FOTA has been completed, the software level will be 39.6.Review the table below to determine when the FOTA is due to be release. The release time is based on the current radio?s software application level. Customers may experience one or more of the following: Intermittently, when going into reverse, the rear view camera screen is blank. Intermittently, gridlines are not on the display screen when in reverse.
08-133-212022-08-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. UAQ and UCQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to: 39.6.The repair procedure must be followed step by step. If the radio is not updated with the correct software level at the correct time the radio can be damaged. If the radio was damaged by not following the repairprocedure the radio may need to be replaced. Customers may experience one or more of the following: Lost radio presets. SXM favorite song not displaying/playing. Radio display screen is black, intermittent. Radio freeze intermittent. Incorrect navigation address/location/directions. Bluetooth pair or connection issue. Radio channel change by itself. SXM icon inoperative. Backup camera has black display screen. High pitch chime noise. Contact list not loading. Device not supported message. Remote app inoperative. Travel-Link fuel price incorrect. Backup camera gridlines missing. Unable to adjust volume. In addition the following enhancements are included: Heavy Duty (HD)Truck USB HUB improvements. HD Truck heated steering wheel improvements.
08088212022-05-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio software level to 2036.06. Customers may experience the following: Ghost Touch, features, modes and App?s changing without drivers input. Product plan UUID is not correct in Carplay®. Carplay audio does not always resume. Battery save vs. Battery Charge toggles back to Battery Charge after sleep cycle. When ?Charge Now? is selected on key-off outside of the charging schedule ? it does nothing. In addition, the following enhancements are included:Update power supply source from 1 amp to 2.1 amps. GOOGLE® certification enhancements - screen flickers
08086212022-05-31. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: Driver Door Module DDM and Passenger Door Module PDM Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the DDM and PDM with the latest available software. Customers may notice: Exterior mirrors do not return to the original position after shifting out of reverse gear. Exterior mirrors continue to tilt downwards even after shifting out of reverse gear. For vehicles on the RRT VIN List this software is to improve the function and reliability of the power windows operation.
08-086-21 REV. C2021-12-13. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; POWER TRAIN; AIR BAGS; VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: Driver Door Module (DDM) and Passenger Door Module (PDM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the DDM and PDM with the latest available software. Customers may notice:Exterior mirrors do not return to the original position after shifting out of reverse gear. Exterior mirrors continue to tilt downwards even after shifting out of reverse gear. For vehicles on the RRT VIN List this software is to improve the function and reliability of the power windows operation.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.